California Explorer
Tuition $6,895 $6,395
Grades
7-8
Days
21
Dates
July 6-July 26, 2027
Activities
Backpack, Hike, Surf, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
San Francisco, CA
Departure Location
San Francisco, CA
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
On this three-week trip you’ll experience diverse ecosystems and explore the best of California’s coast and mountains.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack Yosemite National Park (5 day backcountry trip) and the Lost Coast (5 day backcountry trip)
- Whitewater raft the American River
- Surf in Half Moon Bay
Itinerary
Start off your adventure in Half Moon Bay learning to surf in California’s famous waves, and then gear up for a week of backpacking along the magical Lost Coast. From there, road-trip inland for a well deserved day of whitewater rafting before embarking on a five-day backpacking trip in Yosemite – you’ll get to explore parts of this famous national park unseen to the majority of visitors!
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in San Francisco |
| Day 2 | Explore Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
| Day 3-4 | Surf in Half Moon Bay |
| Day 5 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 6-10 | Backpack the Lost Coast (5 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 11 | Travel Day |
| Day 12 | Whitewater Raft the American River |
| Day 13 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 14-18 | Backpack in Yosemite National Park (5 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 19 | Travel Day |
| Day 20 | Explore Santa Cruz |
| Day 21 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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